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Del Rio, Highwood, IL

Del Rio

4.9
4.9
1201 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
228 Green Bay Road, Highwood, IL 60040

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2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 9 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
Come enjoy our family's 100 year-old Northern Italian restaurant.

Whether you dine with us in our main dining room, the Terrace or upstairs in what was once our family's home, we warmly welcome you. If you're looking for that special restaurant where you can take a a breath from the fast lane and go back to a time when restaurants were not part of a chain and the owner became a friend, the food was always great, and as my grandmother said, "You feel better for coming"....then you've found the right spot. We combine the classic Italian Menu and new creative dishes, with full attention to both. If you enjoy fine wine, you've found a new home. Our cellar contains well over 3,500 choices dating from the late 1800's.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Steak, Fish
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (847) 432-4608
  • Website
    http://delriorestaurant.biz/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Upstairs Dining Room
  • Location
    228 Green Bay Road, Highwood, IL 60040
  • Neighborhood
    Highwood
  • Cross street
    Green Bay Rd., & Half Day Rd., (Rte. 22)
  • Parking details
    Street, Parking Lot and Valet
  • Public transit
    2 Blocks South of the Highwood Metra Station
  • Entertainment
    American Songbook Jazz Wednesdays
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wine

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Menu

Del Rio's menu was last updated on 5/4/2022.

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What 1,201 people are saying

Del Rio reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • North Suburbs

    Best Overall

  • North Suburbs

    Best Service

  • North Suburbs

    Best Value

  • North Suburbs

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Del Rio is a charming, family-owned Italian eatery with "old world charm" and "delicious traditional Italian food." Known for its "outstanding food and service," patrons praise the attentive staff, particularly servers like Cis and Julie. Regulars love the "warm and welcoming" atmosphere, perfect for date nights and special occasions.

1,201 Reviews

  1. Barbara VIP

    Chicago4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food, service! Excellent. Our first time there. We will be back! A special gem.

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  2. Mary Jo VIP

    Chicago10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always always love beyond for 45 years!! Ravioli Al Forna is indescribably fantastic

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  3. Stephanie VIP

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was outstanding! Wonderful evening, Cis did a great job!

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  4. Mike VIP

    Chicago95 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another perfect date night at Del Rio. This family owned Italian eatery has old world charm and is redolent with nearly a century of serving simple, hearty fare to patrons. Simple in this case is a complement. The branzino last night was soft, tender, just this side of poached in olive oil, butter, and lemon, with a touch of sea salt and oregano and parsley. Nothing too fancy getting in the way of this tasty entree. Ditto for my eggplant parm with a side of pasta and alfredo sauce. Topped off by their homemade pistachio ice cream and a light, fluffy tiramisu. The gracious owner is on site most nights and greets guests with his special brand of jokes and anecdotes. He is a local treasure.

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  5. Bill VIP

    Chicago347 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our meal this evening was absolutely outstanding. It was served hot and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Our waitress Julie was terrific. Very attentive and also very kind! Can't wait to return!

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  6. Bill VIP

    Chicago347 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our meal was outstanding and our waitress "Pat" was terrific. Such a great place!

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  7. Jessica VIP

    San Diego2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Get the tortellini soup! Del Rio is good for a date night!

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  8. Maura VIP

    Chicago16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing as always! Cis our server was a gem! Everyone was amazing including Bill and his wife. They always greet us with a warm welcome and are so happy to have us! Food and drinks were wonderful as always!

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  9. James VIP

    St. Louis11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Over 100 years of excellence. Veal Del Rio is excellent. Good 🍹 drinks and excellent service. The owner is always on site and works the room!

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  10. Karen VIP

    Chicago8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cynthia our waitress fantastic!! Food was so good, nice homey place to have dinner where you feel like family.

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FAQs

Del Rio offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (847) 432-4608.

Del Rio is rated 4.9 stars by 1201 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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  2. United States
  3. Chicago / Illinois
  4. North Suburbs
  5. Highwood

Make a reservation

2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 9 times today
Google Map for Del Rio

228 Green Bay Road, Highwood, IL 60040

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Green Bay Rd., & Half Day Rd., (Rte. 22)
  • Neighborhood
    Highwood
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Steak, Fish
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street, Parking Lot and Valet
  • Public transit
    2 Blocks South of the Highwood Metra Station
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    American Songbook Jazz Wednesdays
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wine
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